Lead Developer Specialist (C#/.NET/SQL) - Manchester

Oliver James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Development Specialist based in Manchester. In this hybrid role, you will technically lead a team to bring core financial systems in-house, focusing on data integration and automation. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C#, SQL Server, and technical leadership in financial environments. This full-time position offers a salary of £80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development and technical leadership.
• Experience in data integration and ETL development.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis.
• Mentor a team of 4 and support their development.
• Design and maintain C# and SQL Server solutions.

Skills

C#

.Net

SQL Server

SSIS

SSAS

Data integration

ETL development

Job description

About the Role

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester

Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per Week

Salary : £80,000

As part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team, bringing critical applications and integrations back in-house and driving modernisation across SQL Server, SSIS, and C#-based solutions. This role sits within the Core Finance Development team, focusing on data integration, automation, and reporting across financial and insurance systems. You will work closely with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions.
• Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development.
• Own and enhance in-house financial and insurance data systems, previously supported by vendors.
• Design, develop, and maintain C# and SQL Server solutions.
• Develop and optimise SSIS and SSAS packages for data warehousing and reporting.
• Support data integration across multiple systems including cash management and automated payment systems.
• Ensure documentation and best practices for databases and integration flows.
• Collaborate with architecture, data analytics, and finance teams to align on data strategy.
• Extend and maintain existing products through BAU while supporting new project delivery.
• Drive adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance team efficiency and data quality.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in software development and technical leadership.
• Expertise in C#, .Net, SQL Server, SSIS, and SSAS.
• Experience in data integration, ETL development, and data warehouse environments.
• Previous exposure to financial or insurance systems highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to trace data flow and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across architecture and business teams.
• Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience transitioning systems from vendor-managed to in-house.
• Familiarity with SAS or other data analytics products.
• Background in cash management or automated payment systems.

How to Apply

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services